Overview

The Fellowship Program at HeCares Foundation provides specialty training in orthopedic medicine onsite at the HeCares clinic, and is comparable to Western medical fellowships. This program is designed for integrative traditional Chinese medicine practitioners looking for a more in-depth continued education course.

The training is led by Frank He, L.Ac, QME, DAOM, founder of HeCares Integrative & Sports Medicine Center, and expert in neuromuscular and pain management.

Fellowship responsibilities include patient care, administrative duties related to patient care, responding to Hurgent Care calls, assistance in daily clinic operations, and basic clinic management.

Pay will be comparable to local Western Medical fellowships and is based on the hours to which each candidate commits. Candidates who successfully complete their fellowship are eligible to join the HeCares Team.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

This program is ideal for:

• Licensed acupuncturists seeking advanced, hands-on training in orthopedic and neuromuscular care
• Clinicians ready to deepen their clinical reasoning through real patient cases, imaging, and collaborative discussion
• Individuals who value mentorship and want to learn directly from experienced practitioners in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Practitioners interested in working in integrative or multidisciplinary medical settings
• Those who are committed to high standards of patient care, professionalism, and continuous learning

This program is best suited for individuals who are motivated, accountable, and prepared to take on both the clinical and operational responsibilities of a growing integrative medicine practice.

Course Objectives

• Deepen your knowledge in neuromuscular and pain management through research and case conferences
• Refine your diagnostic skills by seeing real life patients under expert supervision
• Develop your collaboration and communication skills through case presentation
• Sharpen your orthopedic and neurological exam skills, and hone your sensitivity to necessary radiologic imaging
• Revisit classical Chinese medical literature to reabsorb the nourishing essence of these texts
• Learn to listen: “if you listen carefully to the patient they will tell you the diagnosis” — William Osler
• Appreciate the value of integrative medical care and recognize the deficiency of our field’s training curriculum